Job Description

Analytical Chemist Senior Laboratory Services Permanent
The Laboratory Services Senior Chemist will be responsible for executing analytical method development and optimisation in the Laboratory in support of development projects. You will additionally be a key member of the Quality team responsible for analytical stability, raw materials, in-process and finished product testing ensuring efficient and compliant day to day operations. The balance between routine QC testing and analytical development will and can change depending on priorities and the successful incumbent will need to adjust between both seamlessly.

Essential Functions
Apply technical expertise to method development, execution and troubleshooting of analytical techniques (GC, IC, HPLC, Dissolution, Spectroscopic techniques). Laboratory SME for some or all these techniques.
Execute testing and certification/ disposition required for artwork, components, raw materials, finished product and stability testing to meet business goals.
Perform analytical investigations applying best practices for analytical problem solving to support the development and routine testing activities.
Assess opportunities to optimise/troubleshoot and improve current laboratory methods keeping abreast of current technologies.
Apply skills to solve complex analytical problems.
Lead projects within the Laboratory Services group with minimal supervision and take full accountability for project success.
Represent Laboratory Services on global project teams contributing to overall project plans.
Provide input to development projects such that they can be executed effectively and in a compliant fashion. Provide analytical support for development projects as required.
Independent trouble-shooting within the Laboratory Services Department providing capability in problem-solving in a consistent/ logical manner.
Transfer/validate in-house methods and verification of compendial methods to ensure overall project schedule timelines are met.
Work with Development, Engineering and other functions to ensure a smooth transfer of technologies and products from Development to commercial manufacturing.
Manage contract testing laboratories and sub-projects ensuring cost-effective service as well as adherence to overall schedule, being the key point of contact.
Lead analytical investigations to establish the root cause for atypical, out-of-specification or out-of-trend results. Participate in cross-functional teams for investigations and deviation support.
Plan and implement operational systems to conduct laboratory testing in such a fashion as to control and reduce lead times and cost and improve other key indicators (e.g. reliability, flexibility, quality).
Regular Analysis of data to extract decision making information in support of increasing efficiencies at all levels.
Identify and execute on continuous improvement / operational excellence opportunities as they apply to Laboratory Services.
Laboratory Services signature authority for critical documents.
Organising the periodic calibration and qualification programme for laboratory equipment.
Monitor, evaluate and resolve issues related to day-to-day activities in coordination with Quality and other site functions to assure performance to schedule.
Mentoring and training of laboratory chemists.
Management of controlled drugs within the laboratory (as required).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

5 -7 years' experience working in finished product pharmaceutical/biologics manufacturing, including analytical chemistry, quality assurance, quality control, development, and /or manufacturing areas.
Demonstrated technical expertise in multiple analytical techniques (GC, IC, HPLC, dissolution, spectroscopic techniques) and considered an SME in some or all these techniques.
Experience in developing and optimising analytical methods for drug product/drug substance analysis.
Experience with method validation and method transfer and associated troubleshooting required.
Possess fundamental scientific thought processes and demonstrated ability of the overcoming analytical problems.
Recognise areas for improvement and use initiative to implement change programs in support of progress
Good knowledge of quality systems, FDA and EU regulations and ICH guidelines as they relate to Quality Control.
Highly flexible works well in a team and has necessary skills to organise, communicate, influence and lead.
Experience of working in a best practice operational excellence environment, preferably with implementation experience (e.g. lean or six sigma techniques).
Experience with microbiological testing or working in a sterile manufacturing environment desirable.
Demonstrated capability in establishing collaborative working relationships at all levels
Ability to deliver objectives on time, every time, while meeting all compliance and cost targets

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